The Lonely Crowd: A Study Of The Changing American Character
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Lonely Crowd stands as one of the most influential works of American sociology of the twentieth century, presenting a landmark analysis of how modern society reshapes individual character and identity. Written by David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, and Reuel Denney, it argues that post-war American society shifted from an inner-directed culture — where individuals were guided by internalized values — to an other-directed culture driven by the approval and expectations of peers. With authoritative clarity and incisive social commentary, the authors illustrate how conformity, consumerism, and mass media began eroding personal autonomy in mid-century America. This abridged edition makes the work's penetrating insights accessible to a broad readership, cementing its status as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shaped modern American identity.
Author: David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, Reuel Denney
Format: Paperback
Published: 1953, Doubleday Anchor Books
Genre: Society & culture
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Lonely Crowd stands as one of the most influential works of American sociology of the twentieth century, presenting a landmark analysis of how modern society reshapes individual character and identity. Written by David Riesman, Nathan Glazer, and Reuel Denney, it argues that post-war American society shifted from an inner-directed culture — where individuals were guided by internalized values — to an other-directed culture driven by the approval and expectations of peers. With authoritative clarity and incisive social commentary, the authors illustrate how conformity, consumerism, and mass media began eroding personal autonomy in mid-century America. This abridged edition makes the work's penetrating insights accessible to a broad readership, cementing its status as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shaped modern American identity.